Cameron said the Segway was an immediate hit in terms of community policing. "People are actually stopping to talk to me on this, which is good. Communication with the public is good."

Small crowds stopped to check out Cameron's Segway on White Street and at Union Savings Bank on Main Street.

"Danbury should definitely get them. It's a great tool for downtown," said Mark Rosato, a retired city police officer who works at Union Savings Bank.

Segway PTs are already used by security officers at the Danbury Fair mall.

Police in Bridgeport have been using Segways for about two years. The department first used them downtown, but now uses them at large gatherings, such as sporting events at the Arena at Harbor Yard.

Segway Inc. markets the transporters for law enforcement use. The devices put officers 8 inches off the ground, which increases visibility. They can travel up to 12 miles per hour and as far as 24 miles when the battery is fully charged.